What is the Basis for Armenia's "Fourth Republic" Concept?

The declaration adopted at the "Civil Contract" party congress announces the start of a new phase of Armenian statehood and is based on the ideology of "Real Armenia," emphasizing peace with Azerbaijan and the clear demarcation of the country's borders.

The document envisions achieving a constitutional majority in 2026 and adopting a new Constitution by referendum. Critics argue that the government is misinterpreting the Alma-Ata Declaration and view this process as a "zeroing out" of the Third Republic. The idea of a "Fourth Republic" is perceived controversially in society: for some as a new beginning, and for others as a renunciation of historical heritage.